BJ McLaurin

Could North Carolina produce a few mid-major surprises this season?

November 15, 2024 Ryan Henkel

College basketball in North Carolina goes far beyond the ACC. Here’s a look at the top mid-major teams in the state this season. ECU The ECU Pirates are hoping to have a better showing this […]

CBB Roundup: UNC beats Notre Dame

March 6, 2024 The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL — Armando Bacot played in his record 162nd ACC game and No. 7 North Carolina overpowered Notre Dame 84-51 on senior night Tuesday to clinch at least a share of the regular-season conference […]

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College Basketball Roundup: Albury, McLaurin lead Queens to upset over Stetson

February 22, 2024 The Associated Press

DELAND, Fla. — Deyton Albury and BJ McLaurin both scored 16 points, and Queens University defeated Stetson 83-75 on Thursday night. Albury added eight rebounds and McLaurin snared six for the Royals (12-17, 6-8 Atlantic […]

College Basketball Roundup: UNCA wins, High Point loses in OT to tie teams atop Big South

February 14, 2024 The Associated Press

ASHEVILLE — Drew Pember and Josh Banks each scored 16 points as UNC Asheville beat Presbyterian 71-69 on Wednesday night. Toyaz Solomon made two free throws with 1:07 left to give UNC Asheville a 71-68 […]

College Basketball Roundup: Davis’ 25 points leads No. 3 UNC over Miami

February 10, 2024 The Associated Press

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — RJ Davis scored 25 points and No. 3 UNC held off Miami for a 75-72 victory on Saturday. Armando Bacot had 10 points and 15 rebounds for the Tar Heels (19-5, […]

College Basketball Roundup: UNCW beats Drexel for share of CAA lead

February 9, 2024 The Associated Press

WILMINGTON — KJ Jenkins scored 24 points and made seven 3-pointers to help UNC Wilmington defeat Drexel 75-56 on Thursday night. Jenkins was 7 of 14 shooting, including 7 for 13 from 3-point range, for […]

College Basketball Roundup: Dell’Orso, Campbell knock off Elon

February 1, 2024 The Associated Press

ELON — Anthony Dell’Orso led Campbell with 17 points, including the game-winning layup with 1.5 seconds remaining, and the Fighting Camels beat Elon 69-67 on Thursday night. Elon’s Max Mackinnon missed a free throw with […]

College Basketball Roundup: No. 3 UNC holds off FSU for 10th straight win

January 28, 2024 The Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — UNC had won seven straight Atlantic Coast Conference games by double digits. On Saturday, the Tar Heels showed they could win a game that was tight in the final minutes. RJ Davis […]

College Basketball Roundup: Charlotte upsets No. 17 Florida Atlantic

January 7, 2024 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — This was the type of situation Lu’Cye Patterson has dreamed about: Game on the line. Against a ranked opponent. Ball in his hands. Patterson drew a foul on a jumper with 1.7 seconds […]

College Basketball Roundup: Western Carolina beats UNC Asheville

December 10, 2023 The Associated Press

CULLOWHEE — Vonterius Woolbright scored 23 points as Western Carolina beat UNC Asheville 78-63 on Saturday night. Woolbright had 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Catamounts (7-2). Bernard Pelote scored 13 points, and Tre […]